Guide to the Francis Harley Scheetz papers,
1740-1963, 1947-1969 (bulk)

Collection Number: 2-10-1109

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-3530
Fax: (607) 255-9524
rareref@cornell.edu
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:
B. Shepherd
Date completed:
January 1969
EAD encoding:
Martin Heggestad, January 2002

© 2002 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Francis Harley Scheetz papers, 1740-1963, 1947-1969 (bulk)
Collection Number:
2-10-1109
Creator:
Francis Harley Scheetz, 1894-1968.
Quantity:
12.5 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Lecture notes, diplomas, correspondence, and other papers. Also, photographs, prints, maps, a portrait, and vases.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Includes materials relating to Scheetz' student days and papers from his work as a Cornell trustee and presidential councillor. Also, photographs; prints; four world maps prepared for King Louis XV of France (1740, 1741); a portrait of General Henry Dearborn, a Revolutionary War patriot; two Sèvres vases (gifts to General Dearborn from Louis Philippe); information concerning the Xth International Congress on the History of Science (1962); Theta Delta Chi correspondence; postcards; Scheetz' biographical data; and World War I officer training information.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Francis H. Scheetz, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer, was a member of the Cornell University Board of Trustees from 1951-1967, and then a trustee emeritus and presidential councillor until his death in 1968. He was a recipient of the Cornell Medal for outstanding service to the University. (Cornell University Class of 1916)
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Includes materials relating to Scheetz' student days, including lecture notes, diplomas, and Cornell Class of 1916 correspondence and reunion and fundraising material; papers from his work as a Cornell trustee and presidential councillor concerning student housing, Cornell United Religious Work, information concerning the Faculty Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure, the Charles J. Quillman, Jr. Fellowship (1952-1964), Cornell Club of New York, Marquis Foundation, Society for the Humanities, Glee Club, the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the Aeronautical Laboratory, Cornell University Survey of Administrative Management (Volumes 1-5), student affairs, and minutes and other materials of the University Council and Trustees. Also, photographs; prints; four world maps prepared for King Louis XV of France (1740, 1741); a portrait of General Henry Dearborn, a Revolutionary War patriot; two Sèvres vases (gifts to General Dearborn from Louis Philippe); information concerning the Xth International Congress on the History of Science (1962); Theta Delta Chi correspondence; postcards; Scheetz' biographical data; and World War I officer training information.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Scheetz, Francis Harley, 1894-1968.
Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829.
Charles J. Quillman, Jr. Fellowship.
Cornell Club of New York.
Cornell University. Aeronautical Laboratory.
Cornell University. Board of Trustees.
Cornell University. Class of 1916.
Cornell University. Council.
Cornell University. Faculty Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure.
Cornell University. Glee Club.
Cornell University. Laboratory of Ornithology.
Cornell University. Society for the Humanities.
Cornell University Survey of Administrative Management.
Cornell United Religious Work.
Cornell University--Alumni and alumnae.
Cornell University--Religion.
Cornell University--Societies, etc.
Cornell University--Students.
Marquis Foundation.
Theta Delta Chi (Cornell University)
International Congress on the History of Sciences (Xth : 1962)

Subjects:
Academic freedom.
Fund raising.
Student housing.
Teachers--Tenure.
Lawyers.

Form and Genre Terms:
Maps.
Photographs.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Francis Harley Scheetz Papers, #2-10-1109. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
All dates given in the container list are approximate.
CONTAINER LIST

Description
Container
C.U. course and lecture notes--Sibley College
 Box 1 Folder
World War I material, i.e. officer training, gas courses, general orders, maps, photos, etc.
 Box 1 Folder
Greater Cornell Committee, 1947-1951
Box 2 Folder
Cornell University Council and Trustees, 1950-1957
Box 2 Folder
Law note books
 Box 2 Folder
Cornell University Council and Trustees, 1958-1964
Box 3 Folder
Cornell University Class of '16, Fiscal Committee, 1940-1962
Box 3 Folder
Cornell University Class of '16, correspondence, 1965-1967
Box 4 Folder
Cornell University Class of '16, anniversary dinner, 1956
Box 4 Folder
Cornell University Class of '16, reunion, 1966
Box 4 Folder
Cornell University Class of '16, fundraising, 1959-1960
Box 4 Folder
Cornell University Class of '16, fundraising, 1961-1962
Box 4 Folder
Cornell University Class of '16, fundraising, 1960-1961
Box 4 Folder
Cornell University Class of '16, 50th reunion, 1963
Box 4 Folder
Cornell University Class of '16, 45th reunion correspondence, 1961-1962
Box 4 Folder
Cornell University Class of '16, Preiffer Fund, 1963-1965
Box 4 Folder
Cornell University Class of '16, fundraising prior to 1959, 1951-1953
Box 4 Folder
Cornell University Class of '16, chair endowment
 Box 4 Folder
Cornell University Class of '16, visiting professorships
 Box 4 Folder
Cornell University Class of '16, James S. Jamieson Chair
 Box 4 Folder
Cornell University Class of '16, Jane McCurdy Ford, 1961-1965
Box 4 Folder
Younger Graduates Committee, 1960-1961
Box 4 Folder
Aspirants for Cornell University, 1960-1965
Box 4 Folder
Eric S. Erickson, 1945-1958
Box 4 Folder
Moakley House, 1948-1950
Box 4 Folder
Cornell Fund, 1960-1964
Box 5 Folder
Cornell University Investment Pool, 1964-1965
Box 5 Folder
Bequests and gifts, 1961-1965
Box 5 Folder
Fundraising, gifts and Council meetings, 1960s
Box 5 Folder
Minutes of University Council, 1952-1956
Box 6 Folder
Minutes of University Council, 1956-1958
Box 6 Folder
C.U. taxation re: life income agreement, 196?-1964
Box 6 Folder
Conflict of interest and business ethics, 1962
Box 6 Folder
Physics-ARPA construction project, 1962
Box 6 Folder
Xth International Congress of History of Science, 1962
Box 6 Folder
Liberalism at university level, 1962-1964
Box 6 Folder
Eugene M. Kaufman, Jr. Collection, 1960-1965
Box 6 Folder
Griffis Faculty Club, N. Y. City, 1963
Box 6 Folder
Centennial, 1962-1964
Box 6 Folder
Marquis Foundation, 1952-1955
Box 6 Folder
Cornell Club of New York, 1962-1964
Box 6 Folder
Presidential selection, 1961-1963
Box 6 Folder
Aeronautical Lab., 1962
Box 6 Folder
Rumsey bequest, 1960-1963
Box 6 Folder
Sarah M. Kaemmerling estate, 1958-1965
Box 6 Folder
C.U. group housing, 1962-1964
Box 7 Folder
N.Y.S. Dormitory Authority, 1962
Box 7 Folder
Group housing, 1951-1965
Box 7 Folder
C.U.R.W., 1959-1964
Box 7 Folder
C.U.R.W. correspondence, 1953-1961
Box 7 Folder
C.U.R.W., 1961-1963
Box 7 Folder
Glee Club, 1961-1962
Box 7 Folder
Lab. of Ornithology, 1963-1964
Box 7 Folder
Charles R. Quillman, Jr. Fellowship, 1946-1966
Box 7 Folder
W.H.C.U., 1959
Box 7 Folder
Society for the Humanities, 1960-1967
Box 7 Folder
Charter, 1959-1960
Box 7 Folder
Arts and Science Council, 1960-1964
Box 7 Folder
Bequests--life income agreements, 1954-1966
Box 7 Folder
Student affairs, 1959-1965
Box 7 Folder
Special bequests and endowments, 1954-1963
Box 7 Folder
Alumni Association, 1963-1966
Box 7 Folder
C.U. Survey of Administrative Management, Vols. 1-5
Box 8 Folder
Cornell Tax Conference, 1960-1962
Box 8 Folder
Many folders concerning Trustee affairs. Also includes biographical and historical data concerning the Scheetzes
Box 8 Folder
Graduate Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, 1958-1959
Box 9 Folder
Mill Creek Valley Conservation, 1934-1966
Box 9 Folder
Printed material
Box 10 Folder
Printed material
Box 11 Folder
Museum items
Portrait of General Henry Dearborn
Mu. 882
Pr. of Sevres porcelain covered urns (vases)
Mu. 883-884